NaphCare, Inc. is hiring: Dental Assistant in Land O' Lakes

Overview

Dental Assistant – Location: US-FL-Land O Lakes. Employer: NaphCare. This position is located at the Pasco County Detention Center in Land O Lakes, Florida.

As a Correctional Dental Assistant, you will work alongside correctional officers and other dental professionals to provide dental care to incarcerated individuals in residence. Working within a controlled environment, where security is a priority, you will have a variety of duties. This is a unique position with opportunities to impact a diverse patient population with complex medical and dental needs.

*New grads are encouraged to apply - we\'ll train you in the exciting field of correctional healthcare!*

Responsibilities

As a Dental Assistant, your responsibilities include preparing patients for dental procedures, assisting with treatments, and maintaining patient records while protecting the rights, dignity, and health of our patient population. Duties may include and are not limited to:

• Coordinating dental services and assisting the Dentist with patient care, instruments, supplies, documentation and supporting the function of the dental department
• Assisting the Dentist during treatment by providing instruments, materials, retraction or suction
• Ensuring all dental equipment is properly maintained and the dental suite is clean and well-stocked
• Sterilizing and disinfecting equipment and tools
• Assisting in triage, dental sick-call requests, scheduling appointments, managing patient records, and performing other administrative tasks
• Explaining dental procedures and oral hygiene practices to patients
• Taking and developing x-rays, assisting with dental laboratory functions

Qualifications

Requirements / Qualifications

• Completion of a one or two-year dental assistant program at a vocational school or community college
• Maintain proper training and unrestricted certification as a Dental Assistant
• High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Be able to obtain CPR certification
• Able to maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
• Display integrity, professionalism and adhere to a Code of Conduct; comply with facility correctional healthcare policies, procedures, and legal requirements
• Must pass the facility's criminal background check and drug screening

Physical Capabilities:

Must have the ability to stand for long periods, lift and move patients (up to 50 pounds), bend, squat, reach, push, pull, walk significant distances, and perform physically demanding tasks like CPR, while maintaining good balance and endurance throughout a shift.

Why Join NaphCare?

NaphCare is one of the largest providers of healthcare services to correctional facilities in the US and is growing. In addition to competitive salaries and generous employee benefits, we strongly support career advancement within the company.

NaphCare Benefits for Full-Time Employees Include:

• Health, dental & vision insurance that starts day one
• Prescriptions free of charge through our health plan, beginning day one
• Lowest Cost Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services
• 401K and Roth with company contribution that starts day one
• Tuition Assistance
• Referral bonuses
• Term life insurance at no cost to the employee
• Generous paid time off & paid holidays
• Free continuing education and CMEs

If you would like to speak with me to learn more about this position and NaphCare, please apply directly to the position to initiate the application process, then send your resume to peyton.sims@naphcare.com and I9;ll be in touch.

Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran

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